Do you recall Jon Gruden saying players were “dying to play for the Raiders?” If you don’t, let me refresh your mind with what the Las Vegas Raiders head coach said in a 2019 Fox Sports interview with Raiders Hall of Famer Howie Long. “I get a lot of phone calls from people that are
Quick Slants: Sherman the alpha, Watson rumors and 30 for 30
Watson to the Raiders: They don’t have the money nor draft capital to acquire, plus they would forsake any kind of impact player(s) on the defensive side. Watson showed this past season he needs a defense too to be effective and successful. He would need a full off-season of work to learn the Gruden system. And, when he begins throwing more checkdown passes, will the criticism be the same?
Sherman to the Raiders: He has the attitude to be a Raider, would definitely bring the veteran presence needed in the secondary. My only concern would be his mileage. He had assorted injuries in 20. If the Raiders go after him maybe a 2 yr contract at most, lots of incentives.
ESPN 30 on 30: I haven’t watched anything on ESPN for gazillion years. Not even Al or the Raiders would change that.
Until you have an elite QB, you keep looking to get one. The Raiders aren’t soliciting offers for Carr, teams are coming to the Raiders asking. When teams ask, you listen. It would be stupid for Gruden not to. If Raiders think they can trade Carr and get Watson, they should consider it.
Regarding Sherman, does he have anything left? Last time I saw him, he was getting burnt in the Super Bowl vs. Chiefs.